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Yale University is situated in Connecticut in US and offers 80 majors, plus it was ranked #5 in National Universities, #5 in Best Value Schools, and #35 in Engineering programs (doctorate). Moreover, Yale ranked #21 in QS World University Rankings 2026 and #10 in the World University Rankings 2025 by THE.

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Yale University Acceptance Rate 2025

Yale's no. of applications received has decreased by around 12.64% whereas the number of students admitted by the university has increased by 3.6% suggesting that the university has been offering more seats at the Yale University campus.

Particulars 

Class of 2028 

Class of 2029 

Student Applications 

57,491 

50,228

Students Admitted 

2,227 

2,308 

Acceptance Rate 

3.97% 

4.6% 

The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) admitted 104 students for the class of 2029. The Yale acceptance rate for the various schools of Yale University is given below:

List of Yale Schools Admit Rate
School of Medicine 5.5%
School of Art 6%
Yale College 3.9%
School of Environment 5.15%
School of Management Around 27%
School of Engineering and Applied Science  Around 11.7% (Master's & Doctoral)

(Sources: Official university website, US News & Princeton Review)

Currently, a total of 15,564 students are housed on the Yale University campus. Of these, 6,800 account for UG students while 8,700 account for PG students.

Fall Undergraduates Graduate & Professionals Total Enrollment
2024 6,814 8,750 15,564
2023 6,818 8,263 15,081
2022 6,645 8,161 14,806
2021 6,536 8,031 14,567
2020 4,703 7,357 12,060

Yale University Acceptance Rate for International Students

The class of 2029 boasts a student population that stems from 50 U.S. states, 65 countries, and 1,586 high schools. Yale University houses 8,158 international students and scholars, representing 145 countries and accounting for 28% of the total student body (3,776 foreign students as of Fall 2024). The top countries of origin are China, India, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Brazil, and Germany.  Check UG stats mentioned below

Ethnic/Racial Group 

Headcount 

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic 

11 

American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic 

27 

Race and/or ethnicity unknown 

198 

Black or African American, non-Hispanic 

628 

Two or more races, non-Hispanic 

479 

Hispanic/Latino 

1,121 

Nonresidents 

756 

Asian, non-Hispanic 

1,483 

White, non-Hispanic 

2,111 

Total 

6,814 

Check the enrollment trends for international students mentioned below

Year International Students Percentile
2024 3,776 24.26%
2023 3,564 23.63%
2022 3,296 22.26%
2021 3,143 21.58%
2020 2,546 21.11%

Yale University Acceptance Rate Trends

The no. of applications received by Yale in the last six years has increased by 42.5% whereas students accepted on the campus grounds has only increased by 0.3%, suggesting that the Yale University acceptance rate remains low and intact. The exact Yale University enrollment statistics for the past few years are given below: 

Class of 

Number of Applications Received 

Number of Students Accepted 

Yale University Acceptance Rate 

2029 

50,227 

2,308 

4.59% 

2028 

57,491 

2,227 

3.87% 

2027 

51,802 

2,332 

4.5% 

2026 

50,060 

2,289 

4.57% 

2025 

47,240 

2,509 

5.31% 

2024 

35,220 

2,299 

6.53% 

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Yale University Early Decision vs Regular Decision

For the Class of 2029 the total number of Early Action applicants was 6,754, and the number of Regular Decision applicants was 50,228. Yale early acceptance rate stood at 10.8% for the class of 2029 as the university accepted 728 applicants in December through the Early Action program. The Yale regular acceptance rate stood at 3.65%, significantly lower than the former.

Class of

ED Acceptance Rate

RD Acceptance Rate

2029

10.82% 3.65%

2028

9.02% 2.75%

2027

10% 3.22%

2026

10.98% 3.17%

2025

10.54% 3.23%

2024

13.8% 4.83%

Yale University Admission Requirements for International Students

Check the requirements for Yale mentioned below

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.13

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Tips to get selected at Yale University

Getting into Yale University is extremely competitive; hence, students must excel in academics in order to boost their chances of getting in this Ivy League university. Yale University students must aim to keep their high school GPA of 4.0. Apart from this, students who are outstanding in sports stand a good chance of securing admission. Lastly make sure to submit strong LORs and stay up to date with uni admission updates.

Yale University Acceptance Rate vs Harvard University Acceptance Rate

The Harvard acceptance rate stands at around 3% whereas Yale University acceptance rate 2025 stands at a low of 4.59% concluding that both unis are at par with strictness of their admission criteria so students should bring an all rounder profile to increase their chances of selection.

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FAQs

Q:   How many international students attend Yale?
A: 

Yale University boasts over 8,150 international students and scholars who represent a total of 145 nations accounting for 28% of the total student enrollments at the university. 

The number of international UG students enrolled at Yale Universiy was recorded to be around 750 as of Fall 2024. Check the top countries of origin of the international student body recorded 

  • China
  • India
  • Canada
  • UK
  • South Korea
  • Brazil
  • Germany
Q:   What GPA is required to get admission at Yale University?
A: 

Yale University has not set a minimum GPA for admission for UG applicants. Admission officers evaluate a students' course vigor and academic accomplishment in the context of the school the applicant attends. However, many sources claim that the students should have a GPA of 4.0. Note that the review process at this university is holistic and all the information provided by the applicants are considered.

Q:   What are the admission requirements for Indian students at Yale University?
A: 

International UG students who want to take admission to Yale University have to submit the following: 

  • School report with transcript
  • Recommendations from two teachers and one counsellor
  • Standardized test results (if applicable)
  • English language proficiency test score
  • Mid-Year report and final report

For admission to PG courses, the applicants must have an undergraduate degree at least. Apart from this, do submit the required application materials. 

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